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Your biology really is telling you to poo in the morning. And yes, your coffee is partly to blame.
Responsible pet owners are on diligent poop patrol.
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The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
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Some alcoholic beverages may affect your bowel motions more than others.
Using your phone when you’re on the toilet is a horrid habit.
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Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.
One day this fresh elephant dung could be a coprolite helping scientists understand the past.
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Studying fossil dung offers another avenue for scientists trying to recreate ancient landscapes.
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The golden rule of gastroenterology is to always heed the ‘call to stool’ when the urge strikes.
No matter its cause, diarrhea is uncomfortable.
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Poop comes in many shapes, sizes and textures. The kind that’s too runny might be the result of wayward germs, Crohn’s disease or lactose intolerance.
Brown poop can indicate good health.
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The answer is more complicated than you might think. It has to do with how your body gets rid of old red blood cells.
Toilets in space are a bit more complicated than those on Earth.
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Going to the bathroom is much more complicated in space without any gravity. To solve this problem of tricky orbital potty breaks, NASA builds special toilets that work without gravity.
Medications, being out of your routine and not getting enough exercise can all cause constipation.
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One in seven Australians report symptoms of constipation, which might include hard stools, straining to poo, or having fewer than three bowel motions a week. These four things can help.
A bear leaving its calling card.
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An animal’s poop may seem like something to avoid, but it’s full of information about the creature that left it there.
A bat in a cave among the poo.
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Ancient poo from bats and birds can tell you what type of vegetation they were feeding on at that time.
Your dog can help your garden grow.
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Don’t let your dog’s poo go to landfill and contribute to our waste problem - compost it instead.
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Sit v squat – the big public toilet stand-off.
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An expert explains how often you should poo and what it should look like.